Sneakers · 2025 · Adidas Forum Low (client-supplied)
Butterfly Static
Chrome-blue butterflies over a glitchy grey wash
hand-paintedcustom sneakersy2kmetallicbefore/after
Hero shot
The story
This one started as a rescue: a scuffed pair headed for the bin. Restoration first, then paint — the kind of project that proves customs can be a second life, not just decoration.
Process
- 01Deep clean and restoration first
- 02Grey static wash, dry-brushed
- 03Butterfly stencils cut by hand
- 04Metallic blue layering
- 05Lyric lettering under the tongue
- 06Seal + lace swap
Before / after
Scuffed white Forums
before
Butterfly Static, restored + painted
after
Gallery
Hero shot
Wing detail
Hidden lyric
Sole splash
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